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Friends and Neighbours

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WELLINGTON

 

 

 

 

 

LOCATION

 

 

 

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Nestled at the foot of Mount Arthur and situated at the junction of the Macquarie and Bell Rivers,  

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50km south of Dubbo on the Mitchell Highway at the intersection of the  main road to Gulgong to the north east ,and Yeoval to the south west

CLIMATE

 

FACILITIES

 

 

 

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A thriving country town, combined with a village atmosphere steeped in history.

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Local art and giftware galleries

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Many award winning restaurants, cafes and wineries

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An abundance of great places to stay

 

 

 

 

 

THINGS TO DO - PLACES TO VISIT

                     IN AND AROUND WELLINGTON

 

CAMERON PARK

 

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The award winning Park,  right in the middle of Wellington’s CBD.. 

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Age-old trees sheltering walking paths and grassy  areas of the Bell riverbank,

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Formal flower gardens

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A beautiful and unexpected picnic spot

 

 

Mt ARTHUR

 

 

 

 

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An impressive landmrk overlooking Wellington.

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dedicated walking trails let you explore the unspoiled bushland on Mount Arthur

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Offers striking vistas of the Wellington Valley.

 

 

WELLINGTON CAVES

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PHOSPHATE MINE COMPLEX

 

 

 

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One of the most significant fossil sites in the world. 

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Marvel at the Gaden Cave with its stunning limestone features

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Don a hard hat and explore the wheelchair-friendly and unique Phosphate Mine. 

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The Cathedral Cave boasts the Southern Hemisphere’s and arguably the world’s largest stalagmite.

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Located 8km south of Wellington along the Mitchell Highway

 

 

WELLINGTON

 OSAWANO

JAPANESE GARDENS

 

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Relax and enjoy the tranquillity of these beautiful Gardens

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Located 8km south of Wellington along the Mitchell Highway (adjacent to the Wellington Caves complex.)

 

WELLINGTON

GOLF COURSE

 

 

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 Enjoy a round of golf at the beautiful Wellington Golf course

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Lcated 8km south of Wellington along the Mitchell Highway (adjacent to the Wellington Caves complex.)

 

LAKE

BURRENDONG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Surrounding  Lake Burrendong,are two state parks

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The ideal location for
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water sports,

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fishing,

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camping,

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caravanning,

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gold fossicking,

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golf and

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bushwalking

 

BURRENDONG

 BOTANIC GARDENS

 & ARBORETUM

 

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Growing more than 2000 species of Australian plants

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Overlooking Lake Burrendong .

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One of the highlights is ‘Fern Gully’  - a man-made rainforest beneath an enormous suspended thatched canopy.

 

WELLINGTON HISTORICAL MUSUEM

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 Turn back time with a visit to the Wellington Historical Museum

 

 

 

For more infomatiion

 

Freecall  1800 621 614

or visit our website www.wellington.nsw.gov.au

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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